I have decided that my Cross Country and 340/S are too high maintenance and fragile to ride as I like to ride. I've been working on Sean's 83 Liquifire and quite frankly love it. I mightbe in the market to purchase an 83 or 84 but I am not interested in doing a restoration. I found out a long time ago you can't get the money out of a restored sled that you've put in it. If you have a sled you think I might like feel free to contact me at bison1112002X@yahoo.com (remove the X) with pictures. It's hard decision for me to make, putting the CC and 340/S "out to pasture" but that's most likely what will happen. At this time, neither are for sale but if you feel you might be interested in either, let me know and we'll talk.
Thanks and have a Happy New Year!!
DA
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
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DA , you just may be jumping out of the high maintenance snowmobile frying pan and into the big pain in the butt fire !!! 
happy new year wade
happy new year wadecertificate recipiant of the 12 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifre 440,
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
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Liquifire84
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DA,
Until you find a Liquifire you like. Dont turn a blind eye to a Sportfire. You might be surprised. They run pretty good and they are nice and light to boot.
Brice
Until you find a Liquifire you like. Dont turn a blind eye to a Sportfire. You might be surprised. They run pretty good and they are nice and light to boot.
Brice
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400brian
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Don, I'm concerned. Did you slip on the ice and take a blow to the head? 
'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
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'73 Skiroule RTX 440, 500 mi.
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Brice, Bob, Sean and I were talking last night and said the same thing. An 83-84 Sportfire would interest me as well.Liquifire84 wrote:DA,
Until you find a Liquifire you like. Dont turn a blind eye to a Sportfire. You might be surprised. They run pretty good and they are nice and light to boot.
Brice
DA
Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
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The 82-84 LF's are fine sleds. The HSR cdi box makes ALL the difference! I now avoid the 80-81 LF's unless you do a swap of cdi boxes and startors. The hsr swap has made two 80 LF's now run and start like they should. Good luck on the hunt. P.S. If you run into to many of those "pesky" 84 liquifires send them my way. I'll buy them all day long!!!!
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jdrob
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DA I think you are making a good choice as far as going to the Kawi powered sled. I don't want to start an arguement about which is better. I have experienced both sides good and bad ! Also I like what Joe said about the sportfire don't shut the door on them either. These sleds are super reliable and fun to ride. I believe with some clutch adjustments, timing advancements, and gearing they could ride along with the Liquifire. The 83/84 seems to be alot more elusive than the Liquifires though.. just my thought 
Ps don't be in any hurry to sell off your other sleds Ryan loves both of them and tells me he would "vote" for MR Don's
Ps don't be in any hurry to sell off your other sleds Ryan loves both of them and tells me he would "vote" for MR Don's
Jdrob
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." AE
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." AE
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WinnipegStPaul9
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I haven't stopped looking for an 83 LF but I did buy an 83 Sporty today.
DA
DA
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jdrob
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I haven't stopped looking for an 83 LF but I did buy an 83 Sporty today.
Pics ???Jdrob
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AirborneX4Special
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Good job, DA! Now it's a cinch you'll be spending the rest of the winter mowing the lawn while the snow gods laugh at you.WinnipegStPaul9 wrote:I haven't stopped looking for an 83 LF but I did buy an 83 Sporty today.
DA
Sure is a lot of fun to cheer when your friends spend money on such things. Pictures, please.
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Pictures??? I don't even have pictures, that's what you can do when you trust the seller!!!
DA
DA
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Liquifire84
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Yes welcome to the Sportfire club.
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Don, if you change your mind about a project. I have an 83 LF you may want to look at, I have 2
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74 Evinrude Skimmer 400
79 Kawasaki Invader 440 (Factory Power Up Kit w/ Twin Pipes)
80 Liquifire with 83 Set Up (Electric Start / Plastic Ski Setup)
82 Trailfire LX
82 Sportfire (Electric Start)
83 Trailfire 440 LX (Electric Start)
83 Sportfire (Original Owner)
83 Liquifire
84 Sportfire
97 Indy 500 Liquid
2002 Polaris Classic 600 Indy Touring
(2) 2013 Polaris Shift 550 (Retro TXL Grahphics)
(2) 1996 Polaris Indy 500 Touring ( under 300 mi each)
1996 Polaris XLT Touring
79 Kawasaki Invader 440 (Factory Power Up Kit w/ Twin Pipes)
80 Liquifire with 83 Set Up (Electric Start / Plastic Ski Setup)
82 Trailfire LX
82 Sportfire (Electric Start)
83 Trailfire 440 LX (Electric Start)
83 Sportfire (Original Owner)
83 Liquifire
84 Sportfire
97 Indy 500 Liquid
2002 Polaris Classic 600 Indy Touring
(2) 2013 Polaris Shift 550 (Retro TXL Grahphics)
(2) 1996 Polaris Indy 500 Touring ( under 300 mi each)
1996 Polaris XLT Touring
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Liquifried
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74 Evinrude Skimmer 400
79 Kawasaki Invader 440 (Factory Power Up Kit w/ Twin Pipes)
80 Liquifire with 83 Set Up (Electric Start / Plastic Ski Setup)
82 Trailfire LX
82 Sportfire (Electric Start)
83 Trailfire 440 LX (Electric Start)
83 Sportfire (Original Owner)
83 Liquifire
84 Sportfire
97 Indy 500 Liquid
2002 Polaris Classic 600 Indy Touring
(2) 2013 Polaris Shift 550 (Retro TXL Grahphics)
(2) 1996 Polaris Indy 500 Touring ( under 300 mi each)
1996 Polaris XLT Touring
79 Kawasaki Invader 440 (Factory Power Up Kit w/ Twin Pipes)
80 Liquifire with 83 Set Up (Electric Start / Plastic Ski Setup)
82 Trailfire LX
82 Sportfire (Electric Start)
83 Trailfire 440 LX (Electric Start)
83 Sportfire (Original Owner)
83 Liquifire
84 Sportfire
97 Indy 500 Liquid
2002 Polaris Classic 600 Indy Touring
(2) 2013 Polaris Shift 550 (Retro TXL Grahphics)
(2) 1996 Polaris Indy 500 Touring ( under 300 mi each)
1996 Polaris XLT Touring